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Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum

Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.

November 7th

The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.

December 5th

Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.

February 6th

An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopenling. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.

March 6th

Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.

Online bookings: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book

More into: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson

London Canal Museum

1213 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. You can attend the talks on the first Thursday of each month.

B. It’s not necessary for you to book for a special charge.

C. You can listen to the monthly talks free of charge.

D. The monthly talks last over three hours.

2.When is the talk on James Brindley?

A. February 6th. B. March 6th.

C. November 7th. D. December 5th.

3.What is the topic of the talk in February?

A. The Canal Pioneers B. Ice for the Metropolis

C. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands D. An Update on the Cotsword Canals

4.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?

A. Miranda Vickers B. Malcolm Tucker

C. Chris Lewis D. Liz Payne

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增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Great changes have taken place in the way of communication in people's life in recent years.

In the past, people kept in touch with each other mainly by written letters or using the public telephone. But now almost everyone have his own mobile phone. People can communicate for each other almost at any place and at any time. What's more, people have easy access to the Internet, what enables them to send and receive e-mails whatever they like.

With this changes, people's pace of life has been quickened and people's work has been made more efficiently. It is used to take several days to hear of each other, but now it takes only several minutes, even if they are on two different continents. In word, people have an easier life nowadays.

It’s inevitable for us to meet and contact with strangers. Also talking to strangers matters but how does it work? There are unwritten rules we tend to follow. The rules are very different depending on what country we’re in and what culture we’re in.

In most parts of the US, the baseline expectation in public is that we maintain a balance between politeness and privacy. This is known as civil inattention(礼貌性疏忽). So, imagine two people are walking towards each other on the street. They’ll glance or wave at each other from a distance. That’s the civility. And then as they get closer, they’ll look away, to give each other some space.

In other cultures, people go to extraordinary lengths not to interact at all. People from Denmark are unwilling to talk to strangers, and they would rather miss their stop on the bus than say “excuse me” to someone that they need to get around. They move the backpacks on purpose or use their bodies to say that they need to get past, instead of using two words.

In Egypt, it’s rude to ignore a stranger, and there’s a remarkable culture of hospitality. Strangers might ask each other for a sip of water. Or, if you ask someone for directions, they’re very likely to invite you home for coffee. We see these unwritten rules most clearly when they’re broken, or when you’re in a new place and you’re trying to figure out what the right thing to do is.

When you talk to strangers, you’re making beautiful interruptions into the expected narrative of your daily life and theirs. You’re making unexpected connections. If you don’t talk to strangers, you’re missing out on all of that. We spend a lot of time teaching our children about strangers. What would happen if we spent more time teaching ourselves? We could make a space for change.

1.Which of the following can be regarded as civil inattention in most parts of the US?

A. Avoiding talking to strangers.

B. Glancing at each other anytime.

C. Greeting someone in the distance.

D. Inviting strangers home for coffee.

2.How does a Dane get past on the bus?

A. By saying “excuse me” politely.

B. By tapping others on the shoulders.

C. By forcing his way through people.

D. By making a gesture.

3.Why does the author advise making a space for change?

A. To let us create private space between strangers and us.

B. To let us show hospitality to strangers.

C. To let us make improvement on how to treat strangers.

D. To let us maintain a balance between politeness and privacy.

4.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. How to contact with strangers.

B. Different rules of treating strangers.

C. The meaning of civil inattention.

D. Making unexpected connections.

Ever since I was old enough to dream,I have imagined myself flying with the eagles.My love of flying has shaped the way I live and the person I have become.Two years ago that passion rocketed to new heights when I visited Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona.For a whole week I lived in a college dorm,roomed with a total stranger,and best of all,I flew!

My group took part in activities from learning about the history of aviation（航空）to flying in pilot training simulators（模拟器）.At least once a day,I was lost in one of the world's best training aircraft,the Cessna 182.I received thorough ground instruction,and also got to fly.In total,I flew five hours toward receiving my private pilot's license.In that joyous week,my passion for aviation grew even stronger.Now,whenever I see a plane flying overhead, I feel a sense of pride,thinking I've done that.

During my time above the Arizona desert,I learned not only about the mechanics and techniques of aviation,tout also about myself and how I see the world.Floating in that seemingly endless sea of air,I became aware of the variety and the complexity of the humanity below.On the ribbons of roadways,each tiny car carried people with hopes and ambitions.I wondered if any of them had ever wished to fly like an eagle.I realized they must have their own strong desire.That's what makes us unique.We always try to respond to something special inside us.I also realized that I was especially fortunate to be making my own dream come true.

Everywhere I go,I hear,"Do what makes you happy,and you will be happy."It sounds like standard advice,but I've really thought about it and taken it to heart.I couldn't care less about what benefits I receive.I know I am already in hot pursuit of my dreams.Even if they change,and even if they finally don't involve aviation,I'll always aim to fly with the eagles.

1.What made the author successful?

A. His practice. B. His love for flying.

C. His imagination. D. His roommate.

2.According to the author,what makes people unique?

A. Flying like an eagle. B. Trying something special.

C. Having a strong wish. D. Learning unusual techniques.

3.What can be inferred about the author from the last paragraph?

A. He dislikes changing his dreams.

B. He will do what benefits him most.

C. He always dreams of flying again in the future.

D. He will still run after his dream whatever the situation.

4.Which of the following may be the best title of the text?

A. My Early Dream B. Flying with Eagles

C. Pleasing Yourself D. My Stay in ERAU

Studying in a British high school, of course, is a very 1. (enjoy) and exciting experience. Compared with the high school life in China, there 2. (be) quite a few differences between them. For example, the size of classes in British schools is much 3. (small) and the homework is not as heavy 4. what Chinese students get, but it is 5. big challenge for me at first, because all the homework was in English.6. (Luck), all my teachers gave me much encouragement. In Britain, students can choose subjects they like, and can also stop 7.(study) some subjects they don’t like. Besides, food is different，too. British people like eating dessert at the end of their main meal. I was very lucky 8. (experience) this different way of life. I look back 9. my time in the UK with 10. (satisfy), and I hope to go back and study in Manchester again.

An American company has built a new drone（无人机）that could improve the speed of deliveries（送交的货）.

The drone is very different from other unmanned aircraft.It is made almost completely out of cardboard and has no motor.It can be packed with materials and sealed up with tape.

Because the drones do not have a motor,they are designed to be dropped from airplanes.Hundreds of drones could be sent out at once.Then they could be automatically guided to where they are supposed to go.The company says these drones could then complete deliveries to different places over an area covering hundreds of kilometers. The drones look bigger than the paper airplanes we used to make as kids.But this light flyer is not a toy.It is aerodynamically designed and equipped with a small computer,a battery and sensors to guide it to the ground.

The drones are being developed by Otherlab—a technology research company in San Francisco,California.It calls the drone a "Sky Machine."

The company says it can travel about 150 kilometers at speeds up to 88 kilometers an hour.Now,it can carry materials weighing up to one kilogram,but future models are expected to carry larger loads.

One of the drone's main advantages is that it does not have a heavy motor or large battery.This allows more room for materials and makes the drone cost less to build and operate.

The Otherlab development team has called its invention the "Ikea of drones."This is because it is packaged similarly to products from the Swedish furniture maker Ikea.The drone arrives as flat pieces of pre-cut cardboard that can be quickly and easily put together.

The technology that guides the drone can make it land within 10 meters of its target,according to Otherlab. Unlike other drones,even a crash landing is acceptable.The company says the drones can also be reused.

Once the drone completes its delivery,it can be thrown away and the cardboard material will likely break down within a few months.

The company has received money from the U.S. Department of Defense to carry out research on the drones.The money came from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.The agency is attempting to find the best delivery vehicles that can disappear after their missions are complete.The U.S. military has a need for delivery drones.But it wants to simplify and lower the cost of using them.Otherlab's Sky Machines are an attempt to fill that need.

Military drones can also be stolen and studied by others if found after use.Before they can truly disappear,the electronic materials inside must also somehow disappear.Researchers are still working on ways to get the technology itself to self-destruct.

1.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A. Why the new drone is invented.

B. What the new drone is equipped with.

C. How can the new drone get to the ground.

D. Why the new drone is designed like paper airplanes.

2.Why is the invention called the "Ikea of drone"?

A. Because it's a product made by Ikea.

B. Because it uses the idea from Ikea.

C. Because it's built at a low cost like furniture of Ikea.

D. Because it's made up of pre-cut cardboard.

3.Which of the following statements is the advantage of the new drone?

A. It can land near its target.

B. It has a light motor inside.

C. A crash landing is not acceptable.

D. Its load weighs far more than one kilo.

4.What about Otherlab's Sky Machines can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?

A. They have been built by the US military.

B. Research is being carried out on their improvement.

C. They are now often stolen and studied by others after deliveries.

D. The electronic materials inside will destroy themselves after use.

—Phew!Have you been smoking again?Your breath smells terrible.

—Well,I a cigarette in the car on the way home.

A. had had B. had

C. am having D. will have

Smartphones, tablets and laptops make it easy for people to work on the go, but traditionally, printers have been cumbersome to move out of the office. However，the new Zuta Pocket Printer will enable people to print anywhere.

The Zuta Pocket Printer was invented by Zuta Labs, based in Jerusalem. This small printer is about 10.2 cm wide and long and 7.5 cm high, and weighs about 350 grams. The company plans to ship its printers to customers in the beginning of 2017.

This printer can connect wirelessly to smartphones, tablets, laptops and PCs via Wi-Fi, and is supported by Android, iOS, OS X and Windows. A free application from the company lets you use the printer via a mobile appliance; a laptop or PC can also select the printer for use just like any other wirelessly connected printer. This printer can print one average A4 page, measuring 21 by 29.7 cm. Zuta Labs noted that its printer can print on any standard size piece of paper, and that, in principle, it could print on any surface.

The printer’s “omni-wheels” help it turn and move in any direction on a surface. Laser sensors (激光传感器) help control the movement, speed and location, according to the company.

Zuta Labs said the printer’s rechargeable battery can last about 1 hour, on average~long enough to print about 60 pages. One ink cartridge (墨盒) can print more than 100 pages, according to the company. Currently, the appliance prints only in black, although Zuta Labs said it plans to have a full-color printer in the future.

1.What’s the main idea of the text?

A. The Zuta Porket Printer will let people print anywhere.

B. The Zuta Porket Printer has replaced traditional printers.

C. The Zuta Pocket Printer is the smallest one in the world

D. Zuta Labs makes great achievements in selling printers.

2.What does the the underlined word “cumbersome” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A. Advanced B. Small.

C. Heavy. D. Clears

3.What do we know about the printer?

A. The application the company provides for it is free of charge.

B. The Windows operating system doesn’t support it.

C. Laptops or PCs can’t select it for use via Wi-Fi.

D. It can only print on the paper of standard size.

4.According to the text, the Zuta Pocket Printer .

A. has the battery which can’t last an hour

B. has been popular with customers

C. is slower than common printers

D. is not a full-color printer now

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Music and songs play a important part in our daily life. For example, they can bring we pleasure and make us happy. However, they can help us improve our study efficiency. I was fond of listening to songs and music very much, but my favorite song is Country Road. The lyrics and music bring me into a beautiful world in that I am loved and cared by my Grandma. What's more, they make me think of my wonderful childhood was spent in my hometown and I can still remember the game played with young fellow. In a word, once enjoying, the song will never be forgotten.

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